Crossroads

Here is a helpful post from John Piper on God’s providence and sovereignty, and why sometimes God doesn’t make it clear why He allows certain things to happen. Here’s an excerpt:

"The problem is, we would have to be God to grasp all that God is doing in our problems. In fact, pushing too hard for more detailed explanations from God is a kind of demand that we be God."

William Cowper, a poet and hymn writer who struggled with perpetual depression, penned this outstanding hymn titled "God Moves In A Mysterious Way" that helps us declare the truth about God and our trust in Him:

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs,
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.